The latest positive milestones for climate, justice, peace, health, freedom, and more from around the world to inspire you to create your own good news for the world.
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October 23, 2025
New England has secured a major win for the environment by officially going coal-free. The permanent closure of New Hampshire's Merrimack Station, the region’s last coal plant, ends a major source of air pollution and CO2 emissions. This transition, enabled by strong investment in natural gas, wind, and solar...
October 22, 2025
A monumental conservation victory has been achieved with the recovery of the Eastern Australian humpback whale population. Once decimated, the population has rebounded to over 50,000 individuals, surpassing pre-whaling levels. This success, confirmed by the International Whaling Commission (IWC), proves the power of sustained international protection. By securing their...
October 21, 2025
This major public health triumph has eradicated onchocerciasis, or river blindness, in Niger. The nation is the first in Africa to achieve this World Health Organization-verified status. This victory eliminates a debilitating parasitic disease that had historically pushed populations away from fertile river valleys. The successful, multi-decade effort restores...
October 20, 2025
California has achieved a major healthcare milestone by launching a groundbreaking initiative to provide affordable, state-backed insulin. The pioneering CalRx program is contracting with a generic manufacturer to produce the medication, which it will sell at near-cost prices. This action is expected to drastically lower costs for the nearly...
October 17, 2025
The green sea turtle population has rebounded so successfully that several populations have been removed from the Endangered Species List maintained by the International Union for Conservation of Nature ($\text{IUCN}$). This success specifically applies to populations in places like Florida and the Pacific coast of Mexico. Nesting numbers have...
